US Bridges

Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of SR 4026 · Structure no. 000000000024432

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPritchards Road
CrossesHunlock Creek
Location1 MI NW of SR 4026
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26656, -76.14454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchards Road over Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.